Good Bones Can Still Be Had For Cheap

R

RescuedD40

Joined
Jul 19, 2019
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
I recently bought a 1965 D-40 at a pawn shop for $197. After repairing two holes, two top cracks, two back cracks, a long side crack, a cracked X brace and two separated back braces, I have a wonderful instrument! It had already had a quality neck reset done. The luthiers worked magic when they built this one. My Martin has barely left the case over the past month. The icing on the cake is that my brother is giving me a Guild case of the same vintage. I'm composing my first all-instrumental music on this guitar and having a good time at it. What a great guitar.
 
A

adorshki

Reverential Member
Joined
Aug 21, 2009
Messages
34,176
Reaction score
6,798
Location
Sillycon Valley CA
R

richardp69

Enlightened Member
Gold Supporting
Joined
Aug 11, 2009
Messages
6,012
Reaction score
5,979
Location
Barton City, Michigan
RescuedD40 said:
I recently bought a 1965 D-40 at a pawn shop for $197. After repairing two holes, two top cracks, two back cracks, a long side crack, a cracked X brace and two separated back braces, I have a wonderful instrument! It had already had a quality neck reset done. The luthiers worked magic when they built this one. My Martin has barely left the case over the past month. The icing on the cake is that my brother is giving me a Guild case of the same vintage. I'm composing my first all-instrumental music on this guitar and having a good time at it. What a great guitar.
Click to expand...

I respect folks like you (and am also a bit jealous) that have the skill and guts to do this type of work. I'm just basically incompetent at most everything in life but good on you and congrats!!!.
 
Westerly Wood

Westerly Wood

Venerated Member
Joined
Mar 21, 2007
Messages
13,379
Reaction score
6,559
Guild Total
2
awesome! $197 amazing find. and not need a neck reset.
 
D30Man

D30Man

Senior Member
Joined
Apr 30, 2015
Messages
2,949
Reaction score
998
Location
Rockwall, TX
Guild Total
5
Bravo and welcome! I love stories like this!! That one sounds like a real gem.. Would love to see some pictures if you are so inclined..
 
Guildedagain

Guildedagain

Enlightened Member
Joined
Jun 8, 2016
Messages
9,065
Reaction score
7,234
Location
The Evergreen State
Awesome story. Guitars that are a labor of love usually end up being pretty special, especially when they're old Guilds.

Sounds like you're officially off into Guild collecting neverland with two, or some would call it "a starter kit" ;)
 
D30Man

D30Man

Senior Member
Joined
Apr 30, 2015
Messages
2,949
Reaction score
998
Location
Rockwall, TX
Guild Total
5
RD40 - Ever figure out how load picts? Would love to see your handi-work!
 
Rich Cohen

Rich Cohen

Senior Member
Joined
Nov 22, 2015
Messages
3,165
Reaction score
2,295
Location
Charlottesville, VA
richardp69 said:
I respect folks like you (and am also a bit jealous) that have the skill and guts to do this type of work. I'm just basically incompetent at most everything in life but good on you and congrats!!!.
Click to expand...

Well, Richard, then you are one of the most competent incompetent b*****ds on the face of this earth, not to mention one of the most kind! :biggrin-new:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top